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Family Fun Fair Coming Soon

Family Fun Fair Coming Soon

Are you ready for fun with family and friends? Are you ready to help our students make a difference? The annual ISY Family Fun Fair is a time for the ISY community to come together.

Inspired to Action: An Interview with Cathy Berger Kaye

Inspired to Action: An Interview with Cathy Berger Kaye

ISY was fortunate to host Cathy Berger Kaye, a world-renowned service learning expert who worked with teachers to connect classroom learning to real-world service. Ms. Cathy also led a session on belonging with ISY students. Even with her packed schedule, Ms. Cathy kindly took a few minutes to speak with me for our Service Learning Blog.

Secondary School – November 1, 2024

Secondary School – November 1, 2024

We encourage students to take responsibility for their learning. So, it was very pleasing to see so many students at Wednesday’s conferences.

Introducing the Service Learning Blog Correspondents

Introducing the Service Learning Blog Correspondents

We are a passionate group of secondary school students ready to make an imprint on service learning at ISY! We will be posting news, interviews, photos, and anything related to service learning at ISY. Our main goal for this year is to increase awareness and encourage more Chinthes to join our service learning activities. Let’s all strive to be compassionate global citizens!

Secondary School – October 4, 2024

Secondary School – October 4, 2024

This first quarter has gone fast. The students are tired but are working hard to the end! After Thadingyut we will return to a 5 day week.

We Belong Together – A Grade 1 Learning Story

We Belong Together – A Grade 1 Learning Story

In the “We Belong Together” unit, Grade 1 students at ISY learned the value of every role within the school community. From custodians to school leaders, each person’s contribution matters. The students took responsibility for their own actions, understanding how even small efforts can make a big difference in creating a thriving and respectful school environment.

Secondary School – September 20, 2024

Secondary School – September 20, 2024

Every Thursday, the whole Secondary School has been Dropping Everything and Read (we call it D.E.A.R.) for 20 minutes. We will read whatever we like. 

Chinthe Fund – Year is Off to a Good Start

Chinthe Fund – Year is Off to a Good Start

ISY’s service learning groups have been busy over the last few weeks. First, ISY faculty visited two of our Chinthe Fund partners. Second, ISY staff and students ran a clinic at Care to the Least Center (CLC). Third, we have installed solar panels at Kalitaw school.

Secondary School – June 7, 2024

Secondary School – June 7, 2024

Olympiads are an ISY tradition and today’s one had special significance – it was the launch of our new Chinthe Communities initiative

Secondary School – May 31, 2024

Secondary School – May 31, 2024

Class of 2024, I am very proud and grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you all. You embodied our compassionate Mission and Vision.

Athletics and Activities – May 31, 2024

Athletics and Activities – May 31, 2024

In this week’s blog there is information on the recent high school badminton tournament and swim meet held at ISY one Saturday, as well as the SEASAC awards ceremony.

Secondary School – May 24, 2024

Secondary School – May 24, 2024

Grade 8 students are finishing the year working on service projects that benefit our school community and Chinthe Fund partners.

Athletics and Activities – May 24, 2024

Athletics and Activities – May 24, 2024

In this week’s blog there is information on the recent high school badminton tournament and swim meet held at ISY one Saturday, as well as the SEASAC awards ceremony.

Secondary School – May 17, 2024

Secondary School – May 17, 2024

Service learning at ISY can take many forms. Many student-led projects develop out of what the students are learning in class.

Secondary School – May 10, 2024

Secondary School – May 10, 2024

Executive functioning skills enable a student to fulfil their potential. Resilience and seeking support when needed is a very important one.

Secondary School – May 3, 2024

Secondary School – May 3, 2024

Today, we had a Town Hall meeting. This is an opportunity for all of our students to get together to celebrate what is important to us.

Secondary School – April 26, 2024

Secondary School – April 26, 2024

Our Seniors have now started their IB Diploma final exams. This is an exciting time for them and we will be supporting them all the way.

Secondary School – April 5, 2024

Secondary School – April 5, 2024

Also today, our Grade 12 students finished their regular classes in preparation for their final IB Diploma exams. We are very proud of our Seniors and we are sure that you will all join us in wishing them all the very best of luck.

Athletics and Activities – April 5, 2024

Athletics and Activities – April 5, 2024

This week’s blog includes information on the HS, MS and ES athletics that went on over the previous week and facility information for the coming holiday.

ISY Board Elections 2024

ISY Board Elections 2024

On Monday, May 13, 2024, there will be the ISY AGM and Board Elections for 2 positions. Find out who the candidates are and how you can vote.

Secondary School – March 29, 2024

Secondary School – March 29, 2024

We are very proud of our IB Diploma Programme and we were very pleased to have it recognized as a ‘world-class’ program by the IB.

Athletics and Activities – March 29, 2024

Athletics and Activities – March 29, 2024

In this week’s blog there is a full report on the latest SEASAC and MS YAC sports from over the past weekend. Also included are any facility changes over the coming holidays.

Secondary School – March 22, 2024

Secondary School – March 22, 2024

We are very proud of our IB Diploma Programme and we were very pleased to have it recognized as a ‘world-class’ program by the IB.

ISY’s World Class IB Diploma Program

ISY’s World Class IB Diploma Program

Following a virtual visit In January, 2024 by two representatives of the International Baccalaureate (IB), ISY is extremely proud to have it recognized as a ‘world-class’ program.

Secondary School – March 15, 2024

Secondary School – March 15, 2024

We are excited to announce that Htun Eaindra Bo will be performing at the ISY Gala on Saturday, March 30 at the ParkRoyal Hotel, Yangon.

Secondary School – March 1, 2024

Secondary School – March 1, 2024

Last weekend, 50 ISY students participated in the Yangon Model United Nations conference. It was a very successful conference for ISY.

Secondary School – February 2, 2024

Secondary School – February 2, 2024

Congratulations to everyone involved in our wonderful student performance of ‘Into the Woods.’ It took a lot of effort from a lot of people!